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XML Top StoriesDrug lord killed in raid, officials saypublished about 7 hours ago
Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, a top leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was killed Thursday during a military raid in a suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico, sources with knowledge of the operation told CNN en Espa?ol.
Mexican army kills top drug lord: media (Reuters)published about 8 hours ago
Reuters - Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, a powerful Mexican drug boss, was killed in a clash with security forces, local media reported on Thursday.
Pakistan's UN Ambassador: Afghan War Unwinnablepublished about 8 hours ago
Abdullah Hussain Haroon Says U.S. Cannot Win War Under Current Strategy
Ellen DeGeneres to leave 'Idol'published about 8 hours ago
Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.
3 guilty in B.C. attack caught on YouTubepublished about 8 hours ago
A B.C. provincial court judge has found three Vancouver Island men guilty of assault in an attack on a black man, the video of which was posted on YouTube last year.
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Palestinians Hold to Preconditions for Peace Talks
U.S. efforts to cajole Mahmoud Abbas into talks with the Israelis have yet to yield results. But the Obama Administration could soon find itself on ... more
The almanacpublished less than 1 hour ago
By United Press International UPI Almanac for Friday, July 30, 2010.
Almanac - History - Services - Government - Ben Schott
'3 foreign troops killed' by bombs in S.Afghanistan (AFP)published less than 1 hour ago
AFP - Three foreign soldiers were killed in two separate Taliban-style bomb attacks in Afghanistan's volatile south, NATO said Friday.
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Asia Stocks Fall as Data Takes Shine Off Earningspublished about 3 hours ago
Asian markets fell, overlooking strong earnings from some of the region’s biggest companies as Japanese shares tumbled on dour economic figures and a strong yen.
Kia Motors Says 2Q Net Profit Rises 61 Percentpublished about 4 hours ago
Kia motors says 2nd-quarter net profit rises 61 percent, sales gain Kia Motors - Net profit - South Korea - United States - Hyundai Motor ... more
Sony Leads a Comeback for Japan’s Electronics Giantspublished about 4 hours ago
Sony raised its forecast after swinging to a profit, and Sharp and Panasonic posted profits, too.
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House charges Rangel with 13 counts of ethics violationspublished about 3 hours ago
A House panel outlines 13 counts against the New York Democratic lawmaker, whose political career spans 40 years. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York was ... more
More Japan workers lose jobs, factory output falls (AP)published about 3 hours ago
AP - Japan received a sobering reminder Friday of its fragile recovery: The jobless rate rose, deflation deepened, and factories made fewer cars and mobile ... more
Getting Into Med School Without Hard Sciencespublished about 6 hours ago
A program admits students if they study humanities instead of the traditional pre-medical school curriculum.
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Bob Ford: Phillies' philosophy in Oswalt deal is a little latepublished less than 1 hour ago
Never mind. All that talk about restocking the farm system and balancing the need to win today with the need to put a team on ... more
Report: Saints sign first-round pick Robinsonpublished about 3 hours ago
The New Orleans Saints have reportedly signed rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson to a five-year contract.
Florida Marlins' Anibal Sanchez shines with 1-hitter vs. Giantspublished about 4 hours ago
A bloop single in the fifth by Pablo Sandoval was all that kept Anibal Sanchez from his second career no-hitter.
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Movie Review | 'The Extra Man': Kevin Kline Charms on New York Social Scenepublished about 9 hours ago
A tale of an older asexual gadabout, a throwback to the age of “the confirmed bachelor,” and a young man who hopes to be a ... more
Movie Review | 'Enemies of the People': Cambodian Journalist Revisits Khmer Rougepublished about 10 hours ago
Thet Sambath suggests a one-man Cambodian Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Instead of affixing blame, he seeks the healing power of confession.
Art Review: MoMA’s ‘Original Copy,’ Photos Meet Sculpturepublished about 11 hours ago
“The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today,” which opens at MoMA on Sunday, is brainy and bookish and gives us new ways of ... more
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Tiger escapes from trip to the vet (Reuters)published 2 days ago
Reuters - A 17-month-old tiger escaped from the back of a pick-up truck while it was being driven to a veterinary clinic in South Africa, ... more
Pub lets clients drink between the lines (Reuters)published Mon, Jul 26 2010 11:26 GMT
Reuters - On the way home from a hard day's work, Ferenc Nagy often gets the urge to pop into his favorite boozer for another ... more
Teenager survives fall from 16th story balcony (Reuters)published Mon, Jul 26 2010 11:24 GMT
Reuters - A 15-year-old New Zealand boy has survived with minor injuries after falling 16-storeys from the balcony of his family's apartment onto a concrete ... more
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Source: J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol' (AP)published less than 1 hour ago
AP - Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television — this time as a judge on "American Idol."
'Eat Pray Love': See new EW coverpublished about 4 hours ago
Julia Roberts on carrying a film for the first time in a decade; get a taste now, see it all in new issue of mag
'Total Recall' remake in workspublished about 4 hours ago
By Nicole Sperling
''Underworld'' director Len Wiseman to helm proposed new version of Arnold Schwarzenegger hit
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WATCH: Boston Med: Life as an OB/GYNpublished about 9 hours ago
Dr. Kelly Wright gives us a preview of the next episode of "Boston Med." Obstetrics and gynaecology - Medicine - Health - Medical Specialties - ... more
Sen. Kohl directs funds to jobs, educationpublished about 9 hours ago
Four Milwaukee organizations are slated to receive a total of $2.6 million in federal money to fund initiatives regarding job training, education and health services, ... more
Agios boosts staff following Celgene dealpublished about 13 hours ago
Agios Pharmaceuticals has doubled in size on the heels of its lucrative drug-development deal with Celgene Corp.
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